Immigration Attorney - EOIR

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

$80K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • No prior experience required; comprehensive training provided.
  • Must be a team player focused on collaboration and strategy.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills are essential.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage legal cases effectively.
  • Experience with various immigration applications and petitions.
  • Familiarity with case management software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in immigration removal proceedings before the courts and USCIS.
  • Prepare various defensive immigration applications and petitions.
  • Review and analyze immigration applications filed with USCIS.
  • Conduct client meetings to formulate case strategies.
  • Oversee a team of paralegals to ensure high-quality service.
  • Draft and submit legal briefs for diverse immigration cases.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • Catered lunches for employees.
  • Complimentary parking provided for staff.
  • Generous paid time off for leisure and recovery.
  • Opportunities for professional development within the firm.
Full Job Description
We're looking for an admitted attorney, for an extremely promising EOIR Associate Attorney position within a premier law firm with a lot of room for growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm in the Houston Area. As the EOIR Attorney, you will report to the Managing Attorney, you will also manage your caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Immigration team of attorneys and legal assistants.

This is a Hybrid position requiring in-person court appearances

Responsibilities
  • Represent non-detained and detained individuals in removal proceedings the Immigration Court, USCIS, and Board of Immigration Appeals
  • Prepare defensive immigration applications, including I-589, 42A, 42B, I-485, SIJS, and PD requests
  • Review immigration applications USCIS filings, such as I-130, I-601A, and U-Visa
  • Meet with clients to determine necessary strategy and provide analysis
  • Manage team of paralegals to meet customer service expectations
  • Prepare and submitting legal briefs for a variety of immigration cases

Qualifications
  • No experience necessary; comprehensive training provided.
  • A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with your fellow associates
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
  • Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
  • Record of moving legal cases forward and an ability to manage a caseload
  • Experience with Family-Based Petitions, Humanitarian, EOIR, Detained, Citizenship, and other USCIS applications
  • Experience with Case Management Software is preferred

Pay Range:$80k-120k USD DOE

Here at The United Firm, we offer medical, dental, and vision insurance. We have a great compensation package including a 401(k) plan. Some perks include catered lunches, complimentary parking, paid time off, and more! Come be a part of our growing firm and its opportunities for career development. You will learn and develop alongside a team of professionals with a focus on excellence in the legal industry.

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